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OK SB1469
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Coleman
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Earned Wage Access Services Act requiring providers who offer early access to earned but unpaid wages to obtain a license from the Administrator of Consumer Credit before operating in the state
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Establishes licensing fees totaling $1,900 for initial applications ($700 filing fee, $500 license fee, $700 supervision fee) and annual renewal fees up to $700
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Limits consumer-directed earned wage access transactions to $1,000 in outstanding proceeds per consumer, with providers required to verify balances through a state-administered real-time database and report all transactions within 24 hours
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Prohibits providers from charging late fees, interest, or penalties; using credit reports for eligibility; pursuing debt collection through courts or third parties; or reporting non-payment to credit agencies
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Requires providers to offer at least one no-cost option for receiving proceeds when fees or tips are solicited, and to reimburse consumers for any overdraft fees caused by provider errors
Legislative Description
Wages; creating the Oklahoma Earned Wage Access Services Act; requiring the Department of Consumer Credit to administer act; establishing certain duties of earned wage access services providers. Effective date.
Last Action
Placed on General Order
2/26/2026